Such a great choice for our family of four. We knew we didn't want a big 8 hour long booze cruise with 100 people. It was fantastic to go out with just the four of us and our super knowledgeable helpful guide! (I'm terrible at names... I want to say it was Christina? But that doesn't sound right.) She helped us navigate where to snorkel safely, see great things, and stay away from crowds when other boats came. There are definitely some currents so you'll want to be a good swimmer or at least let her know what your swimming level is so she can make the experience good for you. I loved that we got to go through the arches! and the water was clear and we could see to the bottom easily. It's not crystal blue Caribbean water, but it was still beautiful. The boat was comfortable and had shade. We got a nice sightseeing trip on the way back and got to see a lot of sights from the water and learn about the area. It was really fun! 100% would recommend.

Thalia was incredible!! She knows the pods so well and dozens of the dolphins have names. They recognize her boat motor and her whistle. She was beyond respectful of them. No chasing. No feeding. Just truly “asking” if they wanted to play and come meet us. She passed some dolphins because it was clear they didn’t want to see us. Then others she said “jump in! They want to play!” And sure enough they would come close to check us out and circle us and swim trying to get us to copy them. It was magical. Thalia clearly cares about the animals and respects them tremendously. I would never ever do a dolphin encounter with dolphins in captivity. It’s torture for them (truly). In this setting WE were THEIR entertainment and not the other way around. 6 stars if I could!!

What an incredible experience. Thalia is so knowledgeable. We saw over 28 whales. Thalia can spot them from over 2 miles away.

We had a wonderful tour of Puerto Vallarta that included a butterfly sanctuary situated on 3 acres . About a 5 hour tour with the butterfly sanctuary taking 1 hour. We even had a chance to release butterflies that were about 3hrs old. You will have to go to hear the legend of releasing butterflies! We opted for a city tour that took us to areas away from the tourist areas. We had a wonderful guide, Vicho, who was full of knowledge about Mexico, the history, current events, and shared a Iove for his own neighbourhood. Lunch was included at a lovely little restaurant we would never have found on our own. I wish I remembered the name so I could give it a plug but I don't. Would definitely us Vallarta Natours again and would love to spend more time with Vicho.

Whale watching at the finest level with a legit marine biologist! Fantastic educational and delightful tour of the Bay of Banderas at Puerto Vallarta. Felt the respect that Thalia, her brother and the team have for these amazing creatures as well as their caring for clients on board. Small group, not a crowded boat, makes this a much better personal experience. Dream come true for me. Fabulous time and will try their other marine tours when whale watching season is over. 🌺💕

Amazing experience. Small group and confortable boat. Everything was top notch. Informative and entertaining. We saw whales all over the bay. We went place a some of the other tour boats could not. 1st class organization. Thalia loves her whales. She has been doing this for many years and treats clients with respect. Education and conservation are her goals. Do not miss this tour

If I could give 10 stars I would! Thalia’s knowledge and love for the bay and all that surrounds it is clear. Can’t even count the number of whales we saw! All well within the safety guidelines for her clients and most importantly the wildlife who make the bay their home. Will return each time we return to PV. Trust your trip to the best!

First of all let me say that I love whales, and I was looking for a small boat excursion with a knowledgeable guide. Our tour met both these wishes. We saw a few whales and were heading back in when we stopped by a boat where a whale was playing with them it was fantastic. The boat left and the beautiful male came to our boat, He stayed with us for 20 to 30 minutes, went all around the boat, poked his head out, sprayed us with 'whale snot', was very curious about us as we were about him. The experience was so amazing, thank you to Vallarta Natours.

Our tour was captained by Angel and guided by Thalia. Both were great at locating the whales while maintaining a safe distance (for us and the whales). Thalia expertly shared much information on the humpbacks, including their annual trek to Banderas Bay and the mating rituals between the males & females. We thoroughly enjoyed the smaller group we had (6 guests and 3 staff) on the boat, which allowed plenty of excellent viewing for everyone. Highly recommend. Plan to book early as the smaller group size fills quickly.

Thalia, the owner and our guide was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She explained the habits of whales and we were able to see many whales displaying these habits. Thalia and the captain, Angel, were experts at finding the whales and were diligent in their efforts to ensure that we followed the whales in a manner that did not cause them distress. The tour itself was incredible and the best part was when we saw a momma whale teaching her baby whale how to breach! What a great experience for our family and we had a very nice lunch with snacks on our way back to the marina. We have been on several whale watching tours on our trips to Puerto Vallarta, but this was by far the best tour ever.

We spent a magical half day swimming with dolphins and watching whales. Thalia was so knowledgeable and made sure the best interests of the animals always came first. This experience was a highlight of our time in Puerto Vallarta. I can't recommend it more highly!

Thalia was a great tour guide and she is very knowledgeable about whales and sea life. I learned a lot and saw a lot! We even saw four male whales fighting over a female with a calf! I would highly recommend Vallarta Tours and Thalia as your tour guide!

This was an absolutely worthwhile tour! The fact that the boat was a fairly small one (not one of those yacht-sized boats) made for a really exciting and personal experience. The guide was knowledgeable and was able to share a lot of wonderful research-oriented information and watching tips. The group was also small: in addition to our family of 5, there was only one other tourist. Additionally, with these smaller boats, you're legally able to get a little closer to the whale-spotting areas. Plus we had whales (and dolphins) swimming near the boat multiple times! Honestly, I was a little nervous about the length of the tour since I had young children (three kids ages 3-7), but they had such a memorable time (my three-year old did take a short nap during the middle of it). Also, the guides packed food and drinks for us, which was a pleasant surprise and such a kind gesture! Highly recommend!

Excellent tour! Thalia is very knowledgeable & an amazing tour guide. I have visited Puerto Vallarta 7 times & this has been, by far, my favorite excursion

Vallarta Natours is the best! This was my second time going whale watching with Thalia. She is so informative and respects the whales and the ocean. I took my caught and her partner for the morning excursion and it was great. Saw many whales and also stopped so we could hear them calling each other under water. It’s a magical experience and I highly recommend them.